Welcome to Lacuna, a new imprint by Dublin-based DJ Cachai that aims to map out prescient club sounds from artists around the globe. Chile’s Ripio and London’s DJ Double Oh! are up first with a split EP showcasing four exhilarating tracks of hybridised latinx bass sounds from across both sides of the Atlantic.
Lacuna… an unfilled space… a label recognising an opportunity to add to the dynamic conversations within the global bass music paradigm. Cachai, its founder, envisions this bright future via a sonic dialogue between artists from distinct corners of the world that opt to swerve dancefloor norms to instead forge new vistas through sub-heavy sounds and futurist rhythms. Its inaugural release features Ripio and DJ Double Oh!, presenting their inimitable interpretations of the latinx sounds.
Ripio kicks off the first half, landing with Aterrizaje. A chunky bassline ignites the reggaeton rhythm, while sharp saws percolate around its heated core. Mejor en español opts for a moodier groove, upping the tempo with a sharper dembow groove that pervades with a melancholy mist throughout.
DJ Double Oh! tags in for the second half, riding a patient tribal groove on Arranca with a glorious momentum that’ll have dancefloors sweating with warm-adled glee. BDYWRK heats up the ‘floor with its futurist soca rhythmic complexions, affecting its minimalist percussive drive with dub fx along its pumping journey.
🎶Lacuna bachata…🎶
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released October 6, 2023
Logo design by Orla King
Press release by Nevan Jio
Tracks mastered by Imaabs
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supported by 13 fans who also own “Ripio / DJ Double Oh!”
a fantastic collection. everyone here has their own take on the sounds of contemporary club and techno, but it all comes together neatly into a potent and energizing combination. Watching Nebula